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LA vs SF: Divergent Office Recovery Paths
See the data on Los Angeles and San Francisco's divergent office recovery paths and understand why Century City is emerging as LA's standout submarket for CRE professionals.
Placer Research
August 4, 2025

Articles & Executive Insights

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Diving Into Brick-and-Mortar Eyewear
Warby Parker and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses expanded their brick-and-mortar footprints recently. How did they fare in the final months of 2023? And what does their performance bode for the future of offline eyewear sales this year?
Lila Margalit
February 27, 2024
3 minutes
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Fitness: A Strong Start to 2024
January is a time for new beginnings – and nearly half of Americans vowed to improve their fitness in the new year. So with 2024 picking up steam, we dove into the data to explore the current state of fitness. How did leading fitness chains perform last month?
Lila Margalit
February 21, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros. Continues To Percolate Visits
Dutch Bros. has impressed with its foot traffic growth over the past few years. We took a closer look at the foot traffic data to understand where this chain’s growth is headed.
Bracha Arnold
February 20, 2024
2 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: Looking Back at 2023
For many participants in the remote work debate, 2023 was a year for compromise - two days a week? Three? But what did the hybrid model look like in 2023? And who were last year’s office visitors? We dove into the data to find out. 
Lila Margalit
February 6, 2024
4 minutes
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Starbucks and Dunkin’: 2023 in Four Data Points
With the new year gathering steam, we dove into the data to explore consumer trends impacting Starbucks and Dunkin’ in 2023. What were the biggest days of the year for the two chains? And who were the java enthusiasts driving visits to the two chains last year?
Lila Margalit
January 29, 2024
4 minutes
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The Grocery Sector in 2023: An End-of-Year Recap
Which grocery brands were most popular in 2023? Did large chains dominate the scene, or did smaller regional or local banners also take market share? We look at the foot traffic to discover the broader trends that shaped brick-and-mortar grocery shopping last year.
Lila Margalit
January 22, 2024
3 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer Events
Dive into the data to find out how major summer events – including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York – drive community engagement and boost the local economy.
Placer Research
August 22, 2024
5 minutes
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Migration Hotspots in a Cool 2024 Market
Discover which metro areas are still attracting new residents – and what’s drawing people to emerging hotspots.
Placer Research
May 23, 2024
5 minutes
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